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Brooke’s Birthday Bash raises funds for teen suicide prevention

MADISON, (WKOW) — Community members gathered Saturday at Bowl-A-Vard Lanes in Madison for Brooke’s Brigade’s first annual Birthday Bash, honoring Brooke Elfers while raising money for teen mental health and The first annual Birthday Bash was held at Bowl-A-Vard Lanes in Madison, Wisconsin, to raise funds for the nonprofit Brooke's Brigade, which was founded in memory of Brooke Elfers who died by suicide while waiting for a therapy appointment. The event included bowling, food, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle to support the nonprofit's mission of connecting teens and families with mental health resources. Julie Elfers, Brooke's mother and co-founder of Brooke's brigade, said the turnout was healing for her family and they plan to continue fundraising to meet growing demand for their resource boxes.

Brooke’s Birthday Bash raises funds for teen suicide prevention

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MADISON, (WKOW) — Community members gathered Saturday at Bowl-A-Vard Lanes in Madison for Brooke’s Brigade’s first annual Birthday Bash, honoring Brooke Elfers while raising money for teen mental heal... [1169 symbols]

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